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Rakuten explores sale of French marketplace as e-commerce challenges mount in Europe

June 18, 2026 by Sophie Renard

Rakuten is seeking a buyer for its French marketplace, which was previously known as PriceMinister. If no buyer is found, the Japanese company may shut down the platform.

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